Press Releases

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Published

10 Aug 2023

Unveiling the Complexities Exploring LCAs of Reusable Packaging in the Take-Away Sector Eunomia Reloop Zero Waste Europe

Consumption & Production

Influential studies on reusable take-away packaging found to be biased in favour of single-use

Published

27 Jul 2023

T(h)reading a path textile waste prevention targets paper Zero Waste Europe

Consumption & Production

Zero Waste Europe paper sounds the alarm for EU failing to rein in emissions in the textiles sector

Published

11 Jul 2023

‘Vital’ amendment adopted by European Parliament on emissions linked to waste combustion, says Zero Waste Europe

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

‘Vital’ amendment adopted by European Parliament on emissions linked to waste combustion, says Zero Waste Europe

Published

05 Jul 2023

Waste Framework Directive Zero Waste Europe Reaction Press Release

Consumption & Production

The Waste Framework Directive revision is a missed opportunity, says Zero Waste Europe

Published

29 Jun 2023

Consumption & Production

New study proves reusable packaging is economically viable at scale

Published

22 Jun 2023

Consumption & Production

EU single-use beverage container industry unlikely to achieve climate targets

Published

21 Jun 2023

Enzo Favoino, Chair of Zero Waste Europe's Scientific Committee, showing off the final product of the composting process at an organic and green waste treatment plant in Trevignano, Italy.

Press Release: LIFE BIOBEST launches its mission to mainstream bio-waste practices in Europe to improve soil health

Published

06 Jun 2023

Consumption & Production

Malte Gallée, MEP calls for “a focus on reusable options” at Zero Waste Europe’s food packaging event

Published

25 May 2023

Cities & Communities

ZWE calls on INC-2 delegates to put cities and communities at the heart of the negotiations in Paris

Published

11 May 2023

Chemical recycling

New ZWE study proves proportional allocation of recycled content in plastics as the best option to secure a level-playing field and environmental benefits

Published

20 Apr 2023

resource use reduction

White Paper: 2040 vision for a sustainable future requires radical rethink on EU materials and waste policy

Published

13 Apr 2023

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

New report proves cost-competitiveness of Material Recovery and Biological Treatment-based approaches for mixed waste treatment

Published

30 Mar 2023

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

“ZWE on the RED agreement: moving towards the right direction on waste, but there is still room to manoeuvre”

Published

20 Mar 2023

ZWE announces its partnership with the impact finance firm KOIS

Published

02 Mar 2023

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

ZWE and Reloop publish a guidance on how to legislate mixed waste sorting in the context of the Renewable Energy Directive

Published

16 Feb 2023

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

Mixed Waste Sorting is key to meeting the EU’s Circular Economy Objectives

Published

24 Jan 2023

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

Energy efficiencies of EU waste incinerators are appallingly low, new study finds

Published

19 Jan 2023

Climate, Energy & Air Pollution

New ZWE biomonitoring report alerts of a high level of dioxins around 3 European incinerators